I really hate to trump Marty’s stellar 3.2.5 release blog so soon after he crafted it, but today we launch the Hyperic HQ 4.0 Beta Program. That’s right, 4 dot Oh-My-Stars-and-Garters, this is some sweet suite.

This is a community initiative, geared to stomp as many bugs out of the 4.0 Beta as we can before it goes gold. Heck it may even go platinum. We plan on it being a four week, four release program, but it may be longer, depending on how infested we are.

What’s at stake? Making the product you use and love as good as it can be, for one. Bragging rights for being the bug stompingest community member out there. You can also earn some fabulous prizes. You know that polar fleece with the Hyperic logo that you always wanted? Consider it done. If you earn it that is.

So how does it work? It couldn’t be easier.

1. Download the 4.0 Beta.
2. Go to the Bugs Forum, and log the ever loving crud out of some bugs.
3. We award points on bugs discovered, validated and fixed.
4. We’ll track the leaders, so you can see how well you’re doing.
5. Repeat as necessary.
6. Lay back in your nice fleece and enjoy the warm glow of a fully operational 4.0.

That’s about it. I want to thank you in advance for all the installing, configuring, breaking, cursing, and nit picking that you’re about to do. If you want to learn more about all the advances and improvements coming in 4.0, check this out.